Duvasana Bisoondial | Staff Writer FIU, a university steeped in Latin culture, is already halfway though Hispanic Heritage Month! The Hispanic population in Miami has shaped South Florida’s tastes, with the humble Cubano becoming Florida’s state sandwich. As we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, here are five food spots near Modesto Maidique Campus and […]
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer With food insecurity at an all-time high and barely functional vending machines providing unhealthy food options, it can be difficult for students to navigate a healthy and nutritional diet. FIU needs to take the steps to break the stigma of a college student diet. The infamous “college diet” often consists […]
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer From options like The Salty Donut or Chick-fil-A, it can be difficult for students to stay within their diet or avoid allergens. Commuters and students living on campus can both agree that there is a clear need for more food variety on campus. One aspect that often gets overlooked is […]
Andres Rivera | Staff Writer As FIU students get caught up in projects and homework, they can forget the most crucial assignment: to eat. From select meat to tea, these restaurants offer various options for students in any mood, including vegetarian and vegan options. Here are five food spots a short drive from FIU’s Modesto […]
Dioslyn Oliva | Staff Writer The Biscayne Bay Campus administration tried over the years to address student concerns regarding meal options. Yet through constant food shortages, limited hours of operation and lack of restaurant options, they continue to miss the mark. College students are typically in and out of class and we need food to […]
Kaysea Suzana | Staff Writer The exciting music of the Caribbean Culture night brought life to the Graham Center pit last Wednesday. Hosted on March 15, the event began at 9 p.m. and nearly lasted until midnight to give students leaving from class an uplifting end to their day. The event was organized by the […]
Nicole Ardila/Staff Writer College students’ eyes light up when they see cheap and quick meals, but they don’t put in effort to learn about their ingredients and what they’re actually feeding their bodies. There are several factors that cause many college students to have poor diets. With all the classes, assignments, and possible side jobs, […]
Manuela Caldas / Contributing writer FIU alumnus Nicolas Norena has come a long way from eating breezeway cookies in the Modesto A. Maidique campus cafeteria. By leveraging social media and a slew of cleverly crafted promotions, Norena has managed to transform his food blog, Succulent Bite, into a marketing empire. Born in Chicago, Norena grew […]
Anna Radinsky & Cristina Gonzalez/PantherNOW Staff Saving money and preventing stress from the coronavirus pandemic has been made a lot easier thanks to free or discounted services. From free food delivery to free WiFi, companies are providing customers with services and products to help make quarantine a little easier. Read below for all of the […]
Valentina Palm/Staff Writer Despite non-stop construction during the summer, the Biscayne Bay Campus food court will not open on time for the start of the semester. Roary’s Bay Cafe inauguration was delayed due to unfinished construction and pending city permits. Although the university’s Business Services dining department expects the cafe to open September 9th, there […]
By: Victor Jorges/Assistant News Director When Harry and Michelle Coleman graduated from FIU in 2008 with a journalism degree, the industry was down. Now, they’re the owners of Empanada Harry’s Bakery and Cafe, a comfort food establishment fusing Hispanic tradition with innovative culinary trends that has been open for two years. However, prior to […]
By: Victor Jorges/Assistant News Director Thousands of people attend the South Beach Wine and Food Festival every year to taste the latest innovations of the global culinary world. However, few stop to think of one unavoidable component of the festival: the leftovers. The vendors at SOBEWFF produce more than what’s needed to cover the event, […]
